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ILO and Japan Sharoushi Federation advance business and human rights

ILO contributes to executive training for the Federation’s leaders, highlighting global trends in business and human rights, corporate responsibility, and Sharoushi’s role in guiding enterprises.

Turning principles into practice: advancing responsible business conduct in Japan

How the ILO works with the Japanese government, businesses and trade unions to drive decent work across supply chains.

Social dialogue critical to ensure positive outcomes of AI in the workplace

Robust social dialogue is critical during all stages of the design process of Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology, from development to deployment, the ILO has told a meeting of the European Parliament.

Trade and digitalization

AI training opens doors for women entrepreneurs in the Philippines

In the Philippines, women entrepreneurs in a remote Benguet community harness the use of artificial intelligence to strengthen their small businesses and expand opportunities.

World Bank / IMF Spring Meetings 2026

Labour market fragilities grow as global shocks intensify, says ILO

Even as global growth appears steady, structural labour market weaknesses and escalating conflict in the Middle East threaten incomes and jobs for millions, Gilbert F. Houngbo warns at the IMF and World Bank Spring Meetings.

ILO-China Partnership

ILO and China sign an agreement on Occupational Safety and Health under the Global Development Initiative

The International Labour Organization and the State Administration for Market Regulation of the People’s Republic of China have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to strengthen cooperation in special equipment safety and occupational safety and...

Zambia aligns education with tourism to boost skills and job creation

Zambia has reaffirmed its commitment to aligning education with tourism development to boost skills and job creation. Leaders and partners highlighted curriculum reforms, decent work and skills programmes to drive sustainable tourism growth.

ILO Governing Body concluded its 356th Session

The executive body of the International Labour Organization (ILO) discussed major labour issues worldwide and reviewed several country situations.

Digital wages

Transforming work in Indonesia: The power of digital wages

Digital wage payments have transformed one company in West Java, Indonesia by boosting efficiency, enhancing transparency and empowering workers to take greater control of their financial futures.

Responsible electronics

ILO launches survey on responsible labour practices in Viet Nam’s electronics sector

A nationwide survey is being conducted to better understand labour practices in Viet Nam’s electronics sector.

Productivity ecosystems for decent work

Viet Nam strengthens capacity of SME support organizations to drive productivity and decent work through digital and green transformation

A series of five training courses strengthened the capacity of SME support organizations in northern Viet Nam to help enterprises improve productivity through digital and green transformation while promoting decent work.

Malaysian trade unions strengthen inclusive organizing for women and migrant workers

Efforts are underway among trade unions in Malaysia to build more representative unions and improve their ability to address the needs and challenges faced by workers, including women and migrant workers.

ILO calls for stronger social protection for a changing world of work

A new ILO report calls on Member States to reinforce social protection systems in response to evolving labour markets. Drawing on country experiences, it offers policy recommendations to ensure that all workers — across all types of employment — are...

THAMM Plus

New evidence to strengthen skills mobility pathways in tourism and hospitality

Preliminary findings from an ILO-supported skills needs and mismatch study are informing cooperation between Egypt, Germany and Italy to better align skills development with labour market demand and support fair, effective labour mobility pathways...

ILO report calls for stronger protections and reforms in Pacific labour migration schemes

Report highlights benefits of PALM and RSE schemes while identifying gaps in worker protections and access.

Impact story

Benter Bella’s journey towards inclusion in Kenya

In Kenya, Benter Bella Mboya is contributing to more disability-inclusive policies and systems, ensuring that lived experience informs national efforts supported by the ILO.

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Yukiko Arai appointed Director of the ILO Office for the Southern Cone of Latin America

As of 1 April 2026, Yukiko Arai has taken up her functions as Director of the ILO Office for the Southern Cone of Latin America, where she will lead efforts to promote decent work and social dialogue in the region.

Just transition

Bangladesh workers' organisations unite to shape a just transition, and the window is now

Trade unions and civil society organisations align around NDC 3.0, reduce duplication, and build a united and credible worker voice at a pivotal moment for Bangladesh's climate future.

In Cameroon, waste is turning into jobs and dignity

In Yaoundé, a scrap metal recycling scheme has helped to clean up an urban site, generate income and improve working conditions for more than 150 people. This initiative illustrates a wider transformation of the waste sector towards greater...

Small and medium enterprises

ABDSI and ILO develop national roadmap to strengthen Indonesia's MSME development services

The ILO, together with its partners, supports efforts to develop a roadmap for the institutional transformation of business development services through 2030.